Found a 16 week old black and white pit bull puppy found running on a busy street in Akron 11/27/12. He had no collar or tags and is not micro-chipped. Seems sweet and has some manners. If this your dog or are interested in re-homing this little guy, please contact 330-705-4867 or 330-414-1467

Missing since the 24th of November. 9lbs, black with a small white patch on chest and lower stomach. She is fixed and has clear claw covers on her front paws. Her name is Norma. Call or text 419564-1226.

Please if anyone has seen a blue Merle collie. He is three years old. He has a colorful face it looks like a mask. He is very loving and won't hurt anything. He's part of our family. He came missing Friday night when he ran out of the house and responded to his call. He became missing from 768 Garfield Street. If anyone sees our big baby please contact bill or kellie. 330-631-4711

• Holiday Paws Pantry — Pet food collection and distribution program for families in need. Unopened wet and dry dog and cat food can be donated at many North Canton businesses through Dec. 17. List of donation sites is available at www.facebook.com/HolidayPawsPantry. Sponsored by the Ad Lab and North Canton Chamber of Commerce.

• Santa Paws — Photos with Santa and bake sale from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at One of a Kind Pets, 1929 W. Market St., Akron. Kids, fur-kids, family and friends are welcome to have photos taken with Santa. Information at www.oneofakindpets.com.

• Cats Having Alterations Professionally Inc. (C.H.A.P. Inc.) — Low-cost mobile spay/neuter program for cats and kittens will be held Dec. 8 at 180 E. South St., Akron. Kittens need to be 12 weeks old, weigh at least 3 pounds and be in good health. Cost is $40 per male cat and $60 per female. Low-cost vaccines, flea/tapeworm/ear mite treatments, nail trimming and ear-tipping for feral cats will be available. Registration is required at 330-724-6181 for appointment.

Kathy Antoniotti writes about pets for the Akron Beacon Journal. She is unable to help locate, place or provide medical attention for an individual animal. If you have an idea or question about pets, write her at the Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640; call 330-996-3565; or email kantoniotti@thebeaconjournal.com.

Went missing Saturday, November 17th around 5 p.m. in the evening. Bridget is a white female Schnauzer and Leo is a male tan colored Cairn terrier (chubby) they should be traveling together or could have got separated. They are our babies and my 11 yr is devastated they are missing. I believe someone may have them; we had a manhunt search Sat and Sunday passing out fliers. If you see them or know of their whereabouts; Please contact Kim or Rick at 216-244-4375, 330-285-0908 or 330-699-1426. Last seen in the vicinity of Killian Rd and Canton Rd. Leo Has a microchip in him registered to West Palm APL in Florida. I never got it switched over. No collars, they escaped when the gate was left open. They are inside dogs.

He is a large (75-85 lb) tan dog. His mask around his nose is darker this the rest of him. I will give further discription of his markings upon request. Thank you in advance for helping bring him home!

One year old female indoor cat missing since Thurday Nov. 8th. Her name is Josie and has blk. and grey stripes, a white chest and brown nose. She is skiddish around people especially children and weighs aproximately 8 lbs. She does have a microchip which can be scanned at any pet store, veteranarian, ermergency clinic or the pound. She is a cherished family pet. Please call anytime if you have any information about her at (330)794-2458 or (330)807-3577. Thank-you!

Lost German Shorthair Pointer on Rt. 619 between Barberton and Coventry. He answers to the name "Harley" and is a white dog with liver patches and spots. Harley has on an electric fence collar without any tags. He is a family pet and not a hunting dog. Please call Jim at 330-242-5717 or 330-848-9917(Home). Reward!

• Akron Zoo — 500 Edgewood Ave., will celebrate Veterans Day with free admission to all military personnel and veterans Nov. 11-17. Veterans or people currently serving in the military will have to show a military ID to receive the discount. On Nov. 1, the zoo began winter hours, opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and with a discounted $6 admission fee per person. Children under two are free. Parking is $2. www.akronzoo.org, 330-375-2550.

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ­— 20th anniversary celebration of the RainForest, 3900 Wildlife Way, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17-19. Special events include activities, such as enrichment demonstrations, giveaways, music and crafts. Meet the keeper sessions Nov. 19 with special guest Radio Disney and free admission to the RainForest. The zoo is easily accessible from interstates 71, 90 and 480. www.clemetzoo.com, 216-661-6500.

One year old female indoor cat got outside on Thursday afternoon Nov. 8th and has not returned. She is skiddish around people. She is missing from the 1700 block of Malasia Rd. in Goodyear Hts. Please call if you have seen her at (330)794-2458 or (330) 807-3577 anytime.

Mocha is an indoor cat who we think got outside Tuesday evening (11/6/12) on Mull Ave in Akron at the Fairway Manor apartments. Mocha is female, has no front claws, and is dark brown/black (Seal Point Siamese). No collar. Also knows the name Mokie. She should be attracted to tinkling glass sounds (like a spoon against a glass bowl). Please call or text 440-339-9785 or email (alderisopranta@gmail.com) immediately any time of day or night if you find or see her. $50 reward if found.

On Sunday November 4 2012 the cat somehow took off by digging a hole under a wooden fence. Smoke has a face that is half white, is neutered and has no front claws. If you saw him please call Ed at 614-370-1776. Thank you!

Chalan Lowry, executive director of the Portage County Animal Protection League sent over an update about Eeyore, the starved dog they took on Tuesday.

He has gained about 8 pounds already but still has a very long way to go. The staff at the vet said he has a little spring in his step and he is eating and drinking plenty. He is still on IV fluids and antibiotics and is pretty weak. But overall, good steps in the right direction. Today Eeyore actually rubbed his face on someone's knee to scratch his eyes, stood up a little easier and laid on his side for a belly rub when our Executive Director stopped to visit and check on him.

The following is a press release from the Portage County Animal Protection League:

Portage APL rushed to help when the Portage Dog Warden called about a starving dog. Yesterday afternoon, the APL received a call from the Dog Warden’s office. They explained they had picked up a stray dog that was so thin, he was near death.

The APL staff hurried to see the dog and when they arrived, they were horrified. A Boxer/ Mastiff mix was huddled in a cage with blankets the Warden’s staff had given him to keep warm. He was so thin and emaciated that he couldn’t stand or walk on his own. And his body temperature was 92 degrees (normal temperature is 101-102 degrees). He was hypothermic and every bone in his body was showing. At this temperature, he was close to death.

“We didn’t know if he would make it, but we knew we had to try. We knew the only way, was to rush him to a veterinarian for immediate care.” said Chalan Lowry, Executive Director. “When I saw him, I couldn’t believe it. He could hardly hold his head up!”